
The Lord bless you, the Lord keep you;
the Lord make His face to shine upon you,
and be gracious, and be gracious;
the Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
Amen.
Source: One and All Rejoice #331
| First Line: | The Lord bless you and keep you |
| Title: | The Lord Bless You and Keep You |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1881 |
| Notes: | Text: based on Numbers 6:24–26 |
| Copyright: | Public Domain |
Scripture References:
st. = Num. 6:24-26
The words of “The LORD Bless You and Keep You’ come entirely from Numbers 6:24-26 (RSV), well known as the priestly blessing and the Aaronic benediction. Martin Bucer and John Calvin introduced the Aaronic blessing to Reformed worship after the example set by Martin Luther's Formula Missae ("Formula of the Mass," 1523).
Liturgical Use:
Conclusion of worship, in which case it need not be repeated by the pastor; also appropriate during baptism, ordination, marriage, and other special occasions in Christian worship.
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1988
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